Thursday, April 12 — Bill Maher, the always outspoken star of HBO's "Real Time," takes his act on the road this summer. One of his stops will be the Wharton Center, where he'll perform at 7 p.m. June 17.

Friday, April 20 — If you think the Michigan Theatre in Jackson is a sweet place, you're not alone: Gilbert's Chocolates is about to unveil a specially created brand of Michigan Theatre Chocolate this weekend.

Thursday, April 26 — The East Lansing Film Festival has rescheduled its screening of the Oscar-nominated animated film "Chico and Rita" for May 16 at East Lansing's Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road.

Friday, April 27 — You don’t have to go to an art gallery to see a collage tonight. The Mason Symphony Orchestra and the Meridian Community Band are combining their forces for a “Collage Concert” at the Haslett Performing Arts Center.

Thursday, May 10 — Eagles veteran Joe Walsh, ‘90s hitmakers Candlebox and Michigan rockers Pop Evil are among the latest additions to the Common Ground Music Festival lineup.

Friday, May 11 — It takes 16 hands and 704 keys to create a “Piano Monster,” which is exactly what Michigan State University College of Music will conjure up Sunday, May 13. The 3 p.m. concert features eight grand pianos and an octet of pianists: Michael Callahan, Sangmi Lim, Panayis Lyras, Deborah Moriarty, Alan Nathan, Derek Polischuk, Minsoo Sohn, and Ralph Votapek.

Wednesday, Jan. 25 — Michigan State University associate dean and writing professor Edward Watts wants to make the Midwest less of a flyover zone when it comes to literature. Watts, who has long been teaching the works of Midwest writers, is the driving force behind a series of three events featuring Michigan writers who delve into political socio-economic issues.

Some 150 people attended the City Pulse/WLNS Top of the Town Awards Party at Perspective2 in Old Town Monday. Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero was on hand to accept his certificate as best politician in the annual contest, which this year netted more than 3,700 votes.

Made in Michigan Showcase5:30 p.m. Friday, April 15The Lansing Center, 333 E. Michigan Ave.$8 adults, $6 studentscapitalcityfilmfest.com

Digital 10 Student Showcase #1Noon, Saturday, April 16Old Town Temple Club, 502 E. Grand River Ave.$5 all seats